Insight Program Review

by Rothschild & Co

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.8/5
  • About You
    4.9
  • The Company
    5.0
  • Everything Else
    4.4

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • The insight programme was thoroughly enjoyable from start to finish.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
  • The atmosphere throughout the week was exceptional. From the first day, a great effort was made to ensure a good integration of the group and all the staff were very welcoming and friendly. The impression left was one of a firm and a team that genuinely wanted to teach and help us.

    5/5

  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
  • The structure was helpful for this. The week began with introductory sessions to the different areas of Global Advisory and investment banking in general. We then had the chance later in the week to meet analysts and associates and deliver a case study, which felt the right way round.

    5/5

  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • With regards to my degree, it helped insofar as it augmented my understanding of companies. Predominantly though, it helped me gain an insight into an industry that would be difficult to achieve otherwise - through it being a practical as well as informative insight.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?
  • I found the structure helped me get the most out of the week. By having the informative sessions early on, I felt better equipped to ask relevant questions to the analysts and associates and to deliver an interesting and engaging presentation. I also enjoyed the morning volunteering at Body and Soul - it was a great way to integrate the team further.

    5/5

  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
  • Great. All the staff were genuinely engaged and actively wanted to help us as much as possible. Additionally, there was an atmosphere of teamwork generated that made it all very enjoyable.

    5/5

  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • Sessions were based around development as well as insight - for example the video on personal presentation.

    5/5

  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?
  • Of course, the level of responsibility could never be represented (!) but in terms of content, the case study gave a very good indication of what to expect.

    5/5

  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
  • Hugely - the networking sessions helped enormously in understanding the friendly atmosphere at Rothschild whilst the introductory session focussed on its history placed the firm in perspective.

    5/5

  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
  • This certainly helped me to confirm this as my desired career path.

    5/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?
  • There were numerous opportunities to connect, not only with analysts but right up to Directors and MDs at lunches or teas.

    3/5

  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
  • The networking opportunities were brilliant in that the members of staff were ready and willing to give useful insights into the company which meant you could get a lot out of them

    5/5

  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?
  • Yes we were given a tour of the company's gym on the first day. Additionally through networking opportunities.

    5/5

  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?
  • Absolutely.

    5/5

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Banking

London

May 2017


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